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January 8, 2025

Shocking CCTV footage shows moment thieves smash their way into Morrisons Daily in Wolverhampton stealing £7000 of goods

Brierley Hill man charged with burglary, theft of motor vehicle and dangerous driving

Survivors of Telford abuse scandal 'stand by Jess' after Elon Musk's attack on minister

Extra stop and search powers given to police for large parts of Walsall over violent disorder fears

Trial of Wolverhampton West Park murder accused set to start

Woman who admitted hygiene failings at former Brierley Hill takeaway to be sentenced next month

In pictures: Jailed Dudley builder's clients' gardens and homes left in shoddy state after he conned them out of thousands

'Horrible' man assaulted victim and damaged her car after pursuit through Wolverhampton

January 7, 2025

Teenagers bailed as enquiries continue into discovery of zombie knife in stolen car

Drivers warned to 'stay vigilant' as thieves target campervans in Cannock and Rugeley

Arrests made as part of rail operation at Stafford railway station

Walsall nightclub has licence revoked after dad killed outside

Disguise-wearing shoplifter dubbed 'Satchel Man' is jailed and banned from all Boots stores

Closure order issued for Wolverhampton city centre shop after concerns over anti-social behaviour

Man denies assisting escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife

Boy, 15, accused of attempting to murder 14-year-old in Oldbury appears in court

Man jailed after large haul of counterfeit goods seized from unit in West Midlands car park

'What we found in his car was alarming and showed his sickening intentions' - Stourport man jailed for trying to engage in sexual activity with a child

Man charged with drug offences after mobile phones found in Essington

No plea given by man accused of punching Walsall father who later died

'Disgraceful': Judge hits out at Walsall family who damaged their neighbours' house and car

January 6, 2025

Man in court after woman left seriously hurt in Wolverhampton crash

Two cannabis grows discovered on same Staffordshire street days apart - detectives launch investigation

Teens arrested after zombie knife seized by police in Walsall

Three arrested after BMW stolen from Staffordshire village

Drug dealer caught with £1.5m cocaine haul after police pulled over his Vauxhall Astra on M6 is jailed

Boy, 15, accused of attempted murder over stabbing of teen in Oldbury due in court this morning

'He will be spoilt rotten!' West Midlands Police dog who was once attacked with a machete and received bravery award set to retire

New police 'problem-solving' team in Walsall tackling issues affecting communities

Dudley semi-pro darts player jailed after conning customers out of nearly £69k while running landscaping business

January 5, 2025

Boy, 15, charged with attempted murder over stabbing of teen in Oldbury

Police want to speak to this person after cash stolen from woman's handbag in Walsall days before Christmas

Police investigating after 'shots fired' at window of building in Brierley Hill

January 4, 2025

Boy, 14, stabbed in Oldbury - second teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Police want to speak to this woman after beauty shop worker threatened and items stolen in Dudley robbery

Dudley attempted murder accused appears in court after man found with wounds

Former owner of Wolverhampton's Beatties building charged over £64 million fraud

Wolverhampton|Jan 4

'Groomed' dealer caught with heroin and crack cocaine in Bilston after stealing car from woman's home

Teenage drug dealer from Wolverhampton admits peddling cocaine and cannabis

'Large amount' of cash taken in break-in at Halesowen football club bar - police launch investigation

January 3, 2025

Man, 26, charged with more than 20 shoplifting offences in Willenhall

Man and woman arrested after cheese and butter stolen from Willenhall shop

Officers seize £1m worth of illegal vapes, tobacco and drugs in Birmingham off-licence raid

Teenager, 17, left with serious injuries following violent attack in Smethwick shop

Appeal after pedestrians 'driven' at in Birmingham city centre following violent dispute of up to 15 men

Driver arrested after 'foot chase' following car theft in Halesowen

Staffordshire driver who 'never passed test' had been on roads since 2006

Men accused of Wolverhampton kidnapping and assault plead not guilty

Meat cleaver wielding robber made off with cash in audacious Black Country shop raid

January 2, 2025

Man charged after police officer assaulted in Pelsall

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